Greedfall

Greedfall, an Action RPG released in 2019, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination. The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings reveals a component pairing that is consistently GPU-limited at higher quality presets, yet capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, scaling behavior, and optimal configurations based strictly on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic and consistent drop in average frame rates across all settings, indicating a clear shift in bottleneck from the CPU at lower resolutions to the GPU at higher ones. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 119 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p, a 30% reduction, and then to 49 at 4K, a further 41% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline suggests that the Radeon RX 9060's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at the Low preset. Performance drops from 167 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p, a 31% decrease, and finally to 69 FPS at 4K, which represents a 41% reduction from 1440p. The fact that even at Low settings, the 4K frame rate falls below 70 FPS indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the sheer number of pixels, regardless of the visual complexity. The data shows that the gap between Low and High settings narrows as resolution increases, from a 48 FPS difference at 1080p to a 20 FPS difference at 4K, further confirming the GPU-bound nature of higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the measured minimum and maximum FPS values provide additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 131 FPS with a range of 112 to 151 FPS, which is a 30% spread between minimum and maximum. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 91 FPS with a range of 77 to 105 FPS, maintaining a similar proportional spread. However, at 4K Medium, the average falls to 54 FPS with a range of 46 to 62 FPS, where the spread narrows to 29%, suggesting the GPU is working closer to its limits and frame delivery becomes more constrained. The data clearly shows that 1080p and 1440p are viable resolutions for smooth gameplay, but 4K consistently pushes the system below the 60 FPS threshold at all but the Low preset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, is the dominant factor in determining Greedfall's performance at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which appears sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but becomes a limiting factor at 4K where the average FPS at High settings is only 49. The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz contribute to its rendering throughput, yet the data indicates that at 4K Ultra, performance collapses to an average of just 31 FPS, suggesting the GPU's compute resources are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum visual effects.

The GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals helps contextualize its performance in this title. The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, placing it just 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X and the AMD Radeon RX 7700. This competitive positioning is reflected in Greedfall's measured results, where the GPU demonstrates solid 1080p performance but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra. The 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is evidently not enough to handle the game's most demanding configuration at high pixel counts.

The GPU's memory configuration also plays a subtle role in the results. The 8 GB VRAM capacity, paired with a 128-bit bus, delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K resolution with High settings, the data shows a 49 FPS average, which is playable but not smooth. The 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs provide a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s, respectively, which are the raw throughput figures that determine how quickly the GPU can fill pixels and apply textures. The benchmark results indicate that these resources are sufficient for 1440p High (83 FPS) but insufficient for 4K Ultra (31 FPS), highlighting a clear performance ceiling for this GPU in Greedfall.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for this combination varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings presets produce playable frame rates, with the Low preset achieving 167 FPS and the High preset reaching 119 FPS. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS also remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate monitors who prioritize visual fidelity. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at 1080p, offering a 43 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining a 119 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes more nuanced. The Low preset delivers 116 FPS, while High achieves 83 FPS and Medium reaches 91 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 53 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter. The Medium preset, with its measured minimum of 77 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS, provides a consistent experience above 60 FPS. For most users, High at 83 FPS is the recommended setting, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a smooth frame rate. Ultra should be avoided at this resolution due to the sub-60 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly GPU-limited, and no preset achieves a 60 FPS average. The Low preset yields 69 FPS, which is the only playable option for smooth gameplay, while Medium drops to 54 FPS and High falls to 49 FPS. The Ultra preset at 31 FPS is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. The data suggests that at 4K, users should either accept the Low preset for playable performance or reduce the resolution to 1440p for higher quality settings. The measured minimum FPS of 46 at 4K Medium indicates that frame pacing can be inconsistent, further supporting the recommendation to stick with Low at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1672 out of 2938 tested combos in Greedfall, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all pairings. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU's position as a mainstream performer rather than a high-end solution. The combo's performance is heavily influenced by the RX 9060's capabilities, which are constrained at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the measured FPS data.

The CPU's relative performance, however, is more competitive. The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It sits just 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, 0.3% above the Intel Core i7-11850H, and 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-13620H, while being 0.4% below the AMD EPYC 9474F. This tight grouping indicates that the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this ranking; the GPU is the primary determinant of the combo's position.

The combo's rank of 1672 out of 2938 suggests that there are 1266 tested combinations that perform worse and 1671 that perform better in Greedfall. The data implies that this pairing is adequate for 1080p gaming and acceptable for 1440p, but it is not optimized for 4K. The GPU's percentile of 59 versus the CPU's percentile of 77 further confirms that the graphics card is the limiting component in this pairing, as the CPU is more capable relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its own.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, provides ample processing power for Greedfall without becoming a bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 16 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver strong single-threaded performance that is crucial for game logic and draw call processing. The CPU's single-thread benchmark scores, such as 2943 in Cinebench R23 and 3685 in PassMark, indicate that it can handle the game's CPU-bound tasks efficiently.

The CPU's role in Greedfall is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are highest. At the Low preset, the CPU maintains an average of 167 FPS, which is significantly higher than the GPU-limited performance at 4K. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach high frame rates. The 3DMark scores, including 6165 for max threads and 951 for single thread, demonstrate balanced multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities that align well with the game's requirements.

However, the CPU's impact on the measured results is secondary to the GPU. The data shows that at 1440p High, the average FPS is 83, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but the system's performance is clearly constrained by the RX 9060 rather than the 8400F. The CPU's 12 threads and 4 nm process node provide efficient power consumption, with a TDP of 65W, but this efficiency does not translate into higher frame rates when the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as 20851 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 24389 in PassMark multithread, are respectable for a 6-core part, but they do not directly influence the GPU-bound results at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At High settings, the combo achieves 119 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 83 FPS, which is also playable, but 3840x2160 fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset except Low, which achieves 69 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. This is 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), 1% above the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862), and 1% above the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). The performance gap is minimal, indicating very similar overall capabilities.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck for the RX 9060 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates are heavily GPU-limited, with the High preset averaging 49 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates up to 167 FPS at Low settings, indicating it has sufficient headroom to keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 116 FPS, while the High preset averages 83 FPS. This represents a 33 FPS difference, or a 28% reduction in performance when moving from Low to High settings.

Q: How does the combo's rank in Greedfall compare to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1672 out of 2938 total tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack. This ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's performance, as the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the measured minimum FPS is 46, with an average of 54 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. This indicates that frame times can drop below the 60 FPS target, which may cause noticeable stutter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for Greedfall with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 167 FPS. The Medium preset averages 131 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. The High preset reaches 119 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS. All four presets at this resolution deliver average frame rates above 60 FPS, with even the Ultra preset providing a playable experience.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 116 FPS. The Medium preset averages 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. The High preset achieves 83 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 53 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration at this resolution that fails to maintain a 60 FPS average, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 69 FPS, which is the only preset above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops significantly to 31 FPS. The data shows a clear performance ceiling at 4K, where only the lowest quality settings can provide playable frame rates. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 38 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is severely taxed by the combination of high resolution and high visual fidelity.